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Can MAS Review Group’s S$5 Billion Boost Revive the SGX?
An effective overhaul of the ecosystem could depend on the full set of measures, due to be released by August THE full update on the…
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Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be ‘resilient’ amid price pressure
MALAYSIA-PALM/CHINA:Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be 'resilient' amid price pressure Malaysian palm oil exports to China…
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Shein’s annual profit down by more than a third: report
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein’s profit dropped by more than a third last year, adding to its challenges ahead of a planned listing on…
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European tech sector sees unexpected rebound on AI windfall
European technology giants are exceeding expectations this quarter, joining financial and healthcare companies as one of the reporting…
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Hong Kong and Singapore lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on…
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Warren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash
Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday (Feb 22) reported record annual profits and boosting its cash stake to US$334.2 billion, as Warren Buffett…
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Wee Ee Cheong raises UOB stake after FY2024 record net profit
OVER the five trading sessions from Feb 14 to Feb 20, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional…
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Healthcare S-Reits are here to stay
HEALTHCARE real estate investment trusts (Reits) have been the best-performing Reit subsector in the year to date as at Feb 20, recording…
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Sales Forecasting: Crystal Ball Not Required
Sales forecasting can feel like a guessing game, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools and templates, you can create forecasts…
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Everything to Know About Skims Sales: Top Editor-tested Bi-annual and Black Friday Deals to Expect in 2025
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
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China's EV maker XPeng eyes doubling global presence by year's end
X9 electric vehicles by Chinese EV manufacturer XPeng, waiting to be loaded on a ship headed for Thailand (Pedro Pardo) One of China's…
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Singapore's Tiong Bahru Market to Close for 3 Months from April 14 for Renovation
Singapore's popular Tiong Bahru Market will be closed for three months as it will undergo renovations and repairs. The National…
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Bybit Hit by Record $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist: North Korean Hackers Suspected in Largest Digital Asset Theft Ever
Bybit, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been hacked, with analysts estimating losses of nearly $1.5 billion.…
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US Treasuries end week on high note on demand for safer bets
A LATE rally in the US Treasury market pushed the yield on 10-year notes lower for a sixth-straight week as traders hunt for safety amid…
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On $15 a month, Venezuela's teachers live hand to mouth
With a monthly salary of $15, a teacher in Venezuela earns nowhere near enough to cover their basic food necessities, never mind rent or…
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Beyond the Boardroom: Dubai’s Cultural Revolution Starts at the Office
Strolling through the eight story tall glass atrium garden at ICD’s Brookfield Place in Dubai, you might find yourself weaving through an…
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Oil settles down US$2, posting weekly loss as Middle East risk premium fades
OIL prices settled down more than US$2 a barrel on Friday (Feb 21), posting a weekly decline as investors grappled with a fading Middle…
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US dollar recovers as markets in consolidation mode; pares gains after data
THE US dollar rose against a broad range of currencies on Friday (Feb 21), partly retracing losses versus the yen as investors…
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US: Wall Street ends sharply lower on mounting concerns over economy, tariffs
US stocks tumbled on Friday (Feb 21), extending their sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and closing the book on a…
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EXCLUSIVE: Studs Continues Retail Expansion With 10 New Stores
Studs is continuing its rapid retail growth with 10 stores opening this year. The five-year-old ear-piercing studio is opening a fleet of…
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Fluidstack in talks to raise $200m
Fluidstack, a British startup specialising in cloud-computing services for AI, is in discussions with investors to secure up to $200m in…
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Hong Leong Finance posts 10% rise in H2 profit to S$51.5 million, as net interest margin expands
HONG Leong Finance posted a 10 per cent rise in net profit to S$51.5 million for the six months ended December 2024. This was driven by an…
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Disclosure-based regulatory system and investor protection ‘not mutually exclusive’: Chee Hong Tat
THE move towards a more disclosure-based regulatory system for Singapore’s equity market does not mean that protection for investors will…
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Riverstone posts 3.7% Q4 profit rise, proposes special dividend amid semicon recovery
GLOVEMAKER Riverstone posted a 3.7 per cent rise in net profit to RM70 million (S$21.2 million) for the three months ended December 2024,…